Play Video

{"id": "L57176", "categoryId":"site1YUMA", "pageName":"Rings by Mutable Instruments", "pageUrl":"/pro-audio/softube-rings-by-mutable-instruments", "thumbnailUrl":"", "addToCartUrl":"/pro-audio/softube-rings-by-mutable-instruments", "hasFeatures":"0", "isAccessory":"0", "message":"Excite a material with some sort of energy input and you’ll get a noise. The resonant qualities of that material, and the way in which you excite it, will determine the qualities of that sound; amongst other things, its timbre, frequency, and length in time. It is this thrilling world of excitation and resonance that concerns the Rings module lives, originally from Mutable Instruments, and now available in Softube Modular. <h2>Three resonator models in one</h2>Modal resonator, emulating plates, pipes, strings, and membranes. Sympathetic strings model, which couples virtual strings and has them vibrate in sympathy. Inharmonic strings; a tonally versatile Karplus-Strong extension. Rings is capable of generating up to four virtual strings at a time, allowing for polyphonic strummed textures in a modular environment. A physical modeling synthesizer, Rings is capable of creating some startlingly realistic noises and textures, from strings and woodwind to drums and bells. What is Rings all about? Rings uses tuned filters to physically model just about any resonant material imaginable, in three broad categories. The ‘modal’ resonator emulates the resonant qualities of plates, strings, membranes, and tubes, which reinforce energy fed into them by organizing certain frequencies of sound around certain physical points (called modes) based on their size, shape, and structure. The ‘sympathetic strings’ model offers the kinds of droning and over-toning sounds and textures offered by instruments such as the sitar. Virtual strings other than the one ‘plucked’ ring in sympathy with the main note. The ‘modulated/inharmonic string’ model is an extension of Karplus-Strong synthesis, which uses a delay with very high feedback and very short period to synthesize a pitched wave like a string being struck, bowed, or plucked. In addition to these fascinating and endlessly explorable varieties, Rings offers timbral control of the resulting sound, as well as the ability to excite the resonator models in any way you choose in the first place, either with an internally generated noise burst or with your own external audio signals. You can even play strummed chords with Rings, due to a built-in polyphony mechanism which generates a new virtual string (up to 4 in total) for every trigger – even while the last note is still ringing. The range of noises this module is capable of creating is simply staggering, and the joy of feeding different things into it never ends. ", "value":"29.00", "priceMin":"29.00", "priceMax":"29.00", "priceSavingsMaxPrice":"0.00", "priceSavingsMaxPercent":"0", "inventory":"0", "brand":"Softube", "reviewStarImageUrl": "https://static.musiciansfriend.com/img/brand/mf/cmn/Sprit-Sm-Stars.png", "reviewStarRating":"0.0", "reviewStarRatingInteger":"0", "reviewHowManyReviews":"0", "usedOrNew":"new", "discontinued":"1", "onOrder":"0", "clearance":"0", "canBeSold":"0", "accessoryCategories":"", "stickerText": ""}

Rings by Mutable Instruments

We're sorry-this item is unavailable.
Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. Call us at 800-449-9128.

Overview

Physical modeling synthesizer with ring modulation.

Excite a material with some sort of energy input and you’ll get a noise. The resonant qualities of that material, and the way in which you excite it, will determine the qualities of that sound; amongst other things, its timbre, frequency, and length in time. It is this thrilling world of excitation and resonance that concerns the Rings module lives, originally from Mutable Instruments, and now available in Softube Modular.
Three resonator models in one
Modal resonator, emulating plates, pipes, strings, and membranes. Sympathetic strings model, which couples virtual strings and has them vibrate in sympathy. Inharmonic strings; a tonally versatile Karplus-Strong extension. Rings is capable of generating up to four virtual strings at a time, allowing for polyphonic strummed textures in a modular environment. A physical modeling synthesizer, Rings is capable of creating some startlingly realistic noises and textures, from strings and woodwind to drums and bells.

What is Rings all about?
Rings uses tuned filters to physically model just about any resonant material imaginable, in three broad categories.

The ‘modal’ resonator emulates the resonant qualities of plates, strings, membranes, and tubes, which reinforce energy fed into them by organizing certain frequencies of sound around certain physical points (called modes) based on their size, shape, and structure. The ‘sympathetic strings’ model offers the kinds of droning and over-toning sounds and textures offered by instruments such as the sitar. Virtual strings other than the one ‘plucked’ ring in sympathy with the main note. The ‘modulated/inharmonic string’ model is an extension of Karplus-Strong synthesis, which uses a delay with very high feedback and very short period to synthesize a pitched wave like a string being struck, bowed, or plucked.

In addition to these fascinating and endlessly explorable varieties, Rings offers timbral control of the resulting sound, as well as the ability to excite the resonator models in any way you choose in the first place, either with an internally generated noise burst or with your own external audio signals.

You can even play strummed chords with Rings, due to a built-in polyphony mechanism which generates a new virtual string (up to 4 in total) for every trigger – even while the last note is still ringing. The range of noises this module is capable of creating is simply staggering, and the joy of feeding different things into it never ends.

Features

The only software version of Rings officially licensed and endorsed by Mutable Instruments
Three sophisticated resonator models in one module
‘Modal’ synthesis imitates vibrating structures
‘Sympathetic strings’ offers harmonizing drones and overtones
‘Modulated/inharmonic string’ model is based on extended Karplus-Strong techniques
Up to four voices of polyphony, allowing for strummed chords
Create everything from bells to whistles, and more
Use in-built noise pulse, or an external audio signal, to excite the resonators
Requires Modular

Rings is capable of creating some startlingly realistic noises and textures, from strings and woodwind to drums and bells. Order today.

Shop with a Friend

Free Shipping

Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.

Learn More

2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars

Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.

We're Here for You

Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.

Your Cart Is Empty

Rings by Mutable Instruments

Physical modeling synthesizer with ring modulation.

Three resonator models in one

Features

Musician's Friend Support